Compare Hyundai Grand i10 Vs Hyundai i10

Snapshot: We compare the specifications of the Hyundai Grand i10 with the Hyundai i10.

Several car makers in India now offer cars in the very lucrative premium hatchback segment. In fact some of the car makers now have several hatchbacks on offer in their portfolio. Offering cars that are priced too close sometimes cannibalize products, therefore to avoid cannibalization, the car manufacturers do an analysis of the different models of the cars and the features that they offer with them. This is done to make the different cars models stand out in terms of features and the price point at which they deliver them.

We do specification comparison of the two hatchbacks from the Hyundai – i10 and Grand i10 and see how they stand alongside.

The specification comparison sheet has been prepared by comparing Hyundai i10 Sportz (petrol) with the Hyundai Grand i10 Asta (petrol).

Hyundai i10 exteriors Vs Hyundai Grand i10 exteriors
Looks of the car or things for that matter are a subjective thing and the statement stands very true when comparing cars like Hyundai i10 and Hyundai Grand i10.

The looks of the Hyundai i10 are striking without doubt, the sweptback, leaf-like headlamps have the sort of shape that you would not see on any other car. The bonnet, bumper and small grille manage to make to make the nose look striking. However, I would refrain from calling the car as beautiful. From the rear quarter, the car looks okay since it uses angular lamps, a sort of departure from fluidic shape that you see at front. The tall boy design of the car does serve it very well and does create more interior space for passengers.

The Grand i10 on the other hand with its sharp and straight line all around looks smart and taut. The design philosophy manages to make the car look in perfect harmony from all the different angles. The hexagonal grille and large sweptback headlamps at front make the car look somewhat aggressive. The roofline and comparatively lower stance of the car make it look sportier than the i10. The rear of the car has small and cute looking tailgate that houses the Hyundai logo. The swelled tail light cluster with chrome details looks great when illuminated. Overall the car’s short proportions work very well with other design elements and make the car look great.

Hyundai i10 interiors Vs Hyundai Grand i10 interiors
The i10 has very decent looking interiors. The fit and finish of the plastics is great and feels very up market. The space in both the rows is enough to carry all passengers in comfort. The seats are very supportive and the car is loaded with features. You get features like CD player with Aux-in and USB connectivity, the music can be played using the 4 speakers, central locking, power windows, adjustable steering wheel etc. The boot space of the car is sufficiently large at 225 liters and can carry lot of luggage.

The Grand i10 has very plush interiors. The dashboard and console are very well designed and look stylish. The fit and finish of the plastics is very up market and premium. You get features like Bluetooth connectivity, chilled glove box, rear AC vents, push start stop button. The car is indeed spacious and can carry five passengers in comfort. The boot space of the car is generous too at 256 liters and can carry big bags without any trouble.

Hyundai i10 engine Vs Hyundai Grand i10 engine
The i10 comes with 1.1litre only the 1.2-litre petrol engine is no longer available. The 1.1-litre engine is the same as the one that used to power Santro. The 1.1-litre engine produces peak power of 68bhp at 5500rpm and 99Nm of torque at 4500rpm. The engine coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox and there is no option for automatic gearbox.

Hyundai Grand i10 comes with two engine options - the 1.2 litre VVT petrol engine and 1.1 litre diesel engine. The petrol engine generates about 81.86bhp of power and 113.75Nm of maximum torque at 4000rpm. The 1.1 litre diesel engine produces 68bhp of power at 5500rpm and 160Nm of maximum torque. The Grand i10 comes with an option of automatic as well as the manual gearbox. The diesel on the other hand comes with a manual gearbox only.

Hyundai i10 mileage Vs Hyundai Grand i10 mileage
The i10 with its 1.1 liter petrol engine manages to deliver 16.4kmpl in the city and 19.81kmpl on highway conditions. On the other hand, the Grand i10 with 1.2 litre petrol engine and manual gearbox promises 15.9kmpl in the city and 18.9kmpl on highway conditions.

Hyundai i10 safety features Vs Hyundai Grand i10 safety features
The i10 comes equipped with discs brakes at front and drums at the rear. The top variant of the car also offers airbags and ABS as options. The other features that you get are – Engine immobilizer, power door locks, child safety locks, keyless entry, central locking etc.

The Grand i10 offers disc brakes at front and drum brakes at rear wheel. You do not get features like ABS, airbags in the top most variant of this car. However, you do get keyless entry, central locking and child safety locks.

Verdict
In European markets, the i10 is no longer offered, the i10 grand replaced it. However, in India, the i10 is being sold alongside the Grand i10. When it comes to looks, the Grand i10 is the clear winner for us. However if you take into account the kind of equipment level that i10 offers, it is indeed a good car that eat into some of Grand i10’s share.

There is no option of diesel engine on i10 and the petrol engine is also of smaller capacity. However, if you do not wish to purchase a diesel car and find the i10’s looks equally good, you can purchase the i10 with smaller engine which also provides decent mileage. The safety features that you get on some of the top variants of the Grand i10 as optional are no longer offered on i10 now.